You must really be careful of what you say and how you say it.� Words can be misconstrued.� It’s also a bad time to start anything new or sign important contracts or documents.� The exception can be someone who is born with Mercury retrograde�~ it does not affect them as much.� So what can possibly be positive?� Lots!� Mercury retrograde is an excellent time to contact or hear from people from your past!� Rather than solicit new clients, return to your sphere of influence.� Reach out to someone you need to REconcile with.� It’s an awesome time to REconnect.� Go back and FINISH old projects so when the retrograde period is over you can begin new endeavors with a clean slate.� It’s not the best time to get married but how about REmarried?� Rather than plan a trip to some place new, why not REvisit a favorite destination? Different people have different opinions on traveling while Mercury is retrograde.� If it can be avoided, it probably should.� Some plans may have to be REscheduled.� It’s almost impossible to hook up with new people but an excellent time to get together with old friends or plan a REunion!� Just about anything you can put “RE” in front of works.� Refurbish, redo, reconnect etc.� The one exception can be remodeling.� If it’s your first time doing it and contracts are involved, try and wait until after.� Things will have to be REdone!�

Don’t go to a new agency, partner, or job if you can help it.� Try to connect new endeavors with the past if that makes sense.� Also, if you’ve had a dilemma you may now suddenly have an epiphany.� If you’ve been waiting for something or someone to arrive it could happen now!�
We all have the ability to focus on the positive and make the most of trying situations.� Use your energy wisely and constructively.� Rather than branching out in new directions, go down a tried and true path.� Be patient and really cautious with the words you choose and use.� Drive extra carefully. Take time to REview.� Think before you take action as your mind (Mercury) could be playing tricks on you!� Stay as focused as possible and don’t let it run your life.� Did Mercury retrograde bother you BEFORE you knew about it?� We must deal with the past before we head into the future!�� ���

By Kerry Fezza, 2009

Mercury - rethinking, redoing;

Natal- an acute mind, very detail oriented-perhaps over analyzing or looking for more than what’s there; possible dyslexia; may be speech delayed or have trouble writing or speaking (stuttering)- at least at an early age; may repeat things in order to be understood

Transit - bad time to sign contracts or documents as it will probably have to be ‘re done’ meaning that problems could arise; cars, computers, cell phones - all communication & transportation devices ‘act up’; good time to finish old tasks (redo); hear from or contact people from your past

Venus - repressing love or affection; may internalize love/social urges

Natal- perhaps socially introverted; repress feelings or hold back affection (remember, what you don’t manifest you attract.  You have to own that energy, so you could attract a partner who has these qualities)  Love of Self?

Transit- can be re aquainting with past lovers or good friends; going over old relationship issues; possible reversed luck since Venus is considered a benefic
Also, going over financial affairs

Mars- reusing one’s energy; easily frustrated

Natal- prone to doing things over & over before a sense of accomplishment is achieved- either self defeating OR practice makes perfect, ie: Michael Jordan.  Hates direct confrontation; passion is ‘toned down’; Can misappropriate energy or lack of ambition.  Internalize  anger/aggression- could be good for sports. 

Transit- repressed anger; irritability; self destructive behavior?  Rehashing old disputes

Jupiter - holding in optimism; restricting luck or luck comes later

Natal - reevaluate your faith & trust in people ; questioning your belief system OR keep your beliefs or your Faith to yourself ; possible self confidence issues- weight gain?  internally or overly optimistic as opposed to gregarious; can be very philosophic;  may never reach the ultimate goal-just short of luck or it comes later in life

Transit - reversed luck?  Bad time to gamble unless you’re born with it retrograde;; good time to reevaluate your belief system & check your conscience!   

Saturn - very heavy burden; can be repressed negativity leading to fear/anxiety/frustration; possible health problems depending on aspects & house location; extreme passivity?

Natal - repressed ambition or reevaluating goals; evaluation of self in reference to societies expectations/ approval- status issues.  Father doesn’t usually play a large role in persons life or has trouble expressing affection -may even be absent for most of the life

Transit- hardships including health problems; working harder to achieve same results;  good time to reestablish goals/formulate a new plan; good time to rebuild or restructure

Most people are born with at least one of the outer planets retrograde .   Their affects are felt more globally in view of world events and it’s important to note when they station.
Natally they may express themselves as such:

Uranus- repressed independence; afraid to ‘let loose’ or express higher intentions; possibly a very introverted/eccentric genius

Neptune- repressed inspiration/creativity/talent- could be a very vivid imagination, expressed better in the Arts, ie; Music, Acting, Dance, Painting etc.  Overwhelmed emotions or a victim mentality; could be extremely psychic; possibly more prone to escapism & therefore addictions

Pluto- repressed personal power could lead to violence or fanaticism; definitely needs an outlet of expression such as sports.  On the positive side it could drive a person to achieve super-human feats- internalized strength